List Launches

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations are present, so the description must compensate. It only states 'list launches', which is a read operation, but misses any behavioral details like required permissions, rate limits, sorting behavior, or that it returns a paginated list. Minimal disclosure.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

The description is a single concise sentence that clearly states the purpose without extraneous words. It could be slightly more detailed but remains efficient.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Given the tool's simplicity, 100% schema coverage, and no output schema, the description is adequate but not comprehensive. It doesn't describe return format or error handling, which would be helpful for a paginated list tool.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema description coverage is 100%, so the schema already explains all parameters (page, size, sort, projectId). The description adds no extra semantic value beyond mentioning pagination, which is inferred from the schema. Baseline score of 3 applies.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description uses a specific verb ('List') and resource ('launches') with a clear qualifier ('for a project with pagination'). It is distinct from sibling tools like launch_get (single launch) or launch_create, clearly indicating this is a listing operation.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies use for paginated listing but provides no explicit guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives like launch_get (single launch) or launch_list_test_results. No 'when not to use' or context for selection is given.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.